Stephanne's Paper Pleasantries

Tuesday, October 7, 2014

I am thrilled to join Whimsy Stamps as a guest designer this week to help showcase their October release! So without further ado …

Welcome to Day 1 of the Whimsy Stamps ...2014 Holiday Release - Part 2

This week Whimsy is releasing 18 *BRAND NEW* red rubber stamps/stamp sets and 6 *BRAND NEW* coordinating die/die sets, and they will be available to buy from the Whimsy Stamps store and selected Whimsy Stamps retailers TOMORROW.

Yesterday we sneak peeked the new Crissy Armstrong, Art by Mi Ran, and SC Design products. Today we are excited to show you the brand new Meljen’s Designs, Time for Tea Designs, Elisabeth Bell and Raindrop Echo Designs stamps and dies being released this month. For a full reveal of these products, hop on over to the Whimsy blog!

For today's project, I inked up Jingle Bell Owl, illustrated by the talented Melissa Jenkins. I used my trusty distress inks as always and added some old Christmas treasures along with this Basic Grey paper to make this Christmas card.

PRIZE ALERT ... We have hidden a fabulous prize of a $15 GIFT CERTIFICATE at one of the stops on today’s hop! We will draw the lucky winner from the comments left here and on today’s design team posts (listed below), so be sure to visit everyone and leave a comment at every stop to be entered into the draw.

Monday, October 6, 2014

I am thrilled to join Whimsy Stamps as a guest designer this week to help showcase their October release! So without further ado …

Welcome to Day 1 of the Whimsy Stamps ...2014 Holiday Release - Part 2

A few weeks ago Whimsy Stamps released Part 1 of their 2014 Holiday Collection. Today, the DT and GDT are extremely excited to start sneak peeks for the second part of their 2014 Holiday Collection!

Over the next 3 days, myself and the team will reveal 18 *BRAND NEW* red rubber stamps/stamp sets and 6 *BRAND NEW* coordinating die/die sets. They will be available to buy from the Whimsy Stamps store and selected Whimsy Stamps retailers on Wednesday.

Today we are excited to show you the brand new Art by Mi Ran, Crissy Armstrong and SC Design stamps and dies being released this month. For a full reveal of these stamps, hop on over to the Whimsy blog!

For today's project, I used the soon to be released 3 French Hens image by Chrissy Armstrong. I've coloured in distress ink pads and added little bits and bobs that seemed befitting of the pun-ny image. The papers are from Basic Grey.

PRIZE ALERT ... We have hidden a fabulous prize of a $15 GIFT CERTIFICATE at one of the stops on today’s hop! We will draw the lucky winner from the comments left on today’s design team posts (listed below), so be sure to visit everyone and leave a comment at every stop to be entered into the draw.

Monday, September 15, 2014

We are super excited to announce that this months release is our very first HOLIDAY RELEASE of 2014! We have so many fantastic holiday stamps and dies this year that we have split them into 2 releases. We are releasing part 1 of the collection this week, and will release the second part next month.

Over the next 3 days we will reveal *BRAND NEW* red rubber stamps/stamp sets and *BRAND NEW* coordinating die/die sets. They will be available to buy from the Whimsy Stamps Store and selected Whimsy Stamps retailers on Wednesday.

We are thrilled to welcome Linda, Liz, and & stephanne (me me me!!!) as our Guest Designers for this release. We are also excited to welcome some of our artists as guest designers this month. Welcome ladies!

PRIZE ALERT!!
We have hidden a fabulous prize of a $15 GIFT CERTIFICATE at one of the stops on today’s hop!
We will draw the lucky winner from the comments left at the Whimsy Blog and on today’s design team posts, so be sure to visit everyone and leave a comment at every stop to be entered into the draw. Today we are excited to show you the brand new Crissy Armstrong, Meljen Designs, Elisabeth Bell and Raindrop Echo Designs stamps and dies being released this month. For a full reveal of these stamps, hop on over to the Whimsy Blog!!

For todays project, I inked up the oh so cute Candy Canes and Lights image illustrated by the amazing MelJen and used the Christmas Tree Trio sentiment set and dies by the talented Ann Vento of Raindrop Echo Designs. I've used distress ink pads for coloring and the papers are Basic Grey.

So now its time for you to continue todays hop! Don’t forget to leave a comment at every stop along the hop to be entered into the draw to win a $15 gift certificate:
Alright, off to Shelby Thomas's you go!!

I painted the image with distress ink pads and pieced the image together with foam dots then distressed and inked my papers (sorry i don't know who produced these) and added bits and bobs here and there. Oh yes, that nondescript run-down will certainly help... The sentiment is manufactured by Stampendous.

Well, I hope whoever may be reading this is going to be having a lovely Hallowe'en tomorrow and it enjoying the lovely fall season!!

Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Hello and welcome to Day 7 of Whimsy Stamps March Rubber & Die Release Showcase!

On Wednesday (20 March) Whimsy Stamps released this month's new rubber designs, Shapeology dies, Whimsy Designer Paper packs, new Shape EZ templates and new Whimsy Prints. From then until 26 March the Whimsy Stamps DT and Special Guest are showcasing these fabulous new goodies with a daily mini blog hop!

At the end of release week, we will draw 3 winners from the comments left on our designers' daily mini blog hop posts and each of these 3 winners will win 2 new release stamps! You have 24hrs to enter each daily mini blog hop by leaving a comment on every blog listed for that day. The prize locations are secret, so be sure to hop and leave comments every day to win!

To take a peek at today's fabulous new release creations, please visit the

Monday, March 25, 2013

Hello and welcome to Day 6 of Whimsy Stamps March Rubber & Die Release Showcase!

On Wednesday (20 March) Whimsy Stamps released this month's new rubber designs, Shapeology dies, Whimsy Designer Paper packs, new Shape EZ templates and new Whimsy Prints. From then until 26 March the Whimsy Stamps DT and Special Guest are showcasing these fabulous new goodies with a daily mini blog hop!

At the end of release week, we will draw 3 winners from the comments left on our designers' daily mini blog hop posts and each of these 3 winners will win 2 new release stamps! You have 24hrs to enter each daily mini blog hop by leaving a comment on every blog listed for that day. The prize locations are secret, so be sure to hop and leave comments every day to win!

To take a peek at today's fabulous new release creations, please visit the

For my creation, I've used MelJens Lazy Susan Buggies image, it's been colored in Prisma Pencils and layered several times for dimension. I've used Star Dust stickles to give the white a little shimmer.

Remember that the entire new release is available to buy right now from the Whimsy Stamps store along with all your Whimsy favourites.

Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Hello and welcome to the Final Day of Whimsy Stamps February Rubber & Die Release Showcase!

Last Wednesday (20 February) Whimsy Stamps released this month's new rubber designs, Shapeology dies, Whimsy Designer Paper packs and new Shape EZ templates. From then until today the Whimsy Stamps DT and Special Guest are showcasing these fabulous new goodies with a daily mini blog hop!

Each mini blog hop has a new release prize hidden somewhere along the way and you have 24hrs to enter each prize draw.

To be entered into today's mini blog hop prize draw, be sure to leave a comment on ALL of the DT's posts listed below by 12.00PM EST tomorrow. All winners will be announced here on the Whimsy blog tomorrow!

To take a peek at today's fabulous new release creations, please click on the links below...

Remember that the entire new release is available to buy right now from the Whimsy Stamps store along with all your Whimsy favourites.

So I've painted up the adorable Fistful of Flowers image by Crissy Armstrong with distress inks. I still need to sew up some edges and accesorize the card a bit but I figured I'd better post something today. Hoping to update within an hour or so.

Friday, February 22, 2013

Hello and welcome to Day 3 of Whimsy Stamps February Rubber & Die Release Showcase!

On Wednesday (20 February) Whimsy Stamps released this month's new rubber designs, Shapeology dies, Whimsy Designer Paper packs and new Shape EZ templates. From then until 26 February the Whimsy Stamps DT and Special Guest are showcasing these fabulous new goodies with a daily mini blog hop!

Each mini blog hop has a new release prize hidden somewhere along the way and you have 24hrs to enter each prize draw.

To be entered into today's mini blog hop prize draw, be sure to leave a comment on ALL of the DT's posts listed below by 12.00PM EST tomorrow. All winners will be announced on the Whimsy blog on 27 February.

To take a peek at today's fabulous new release creations, please click on the links below...

Remember that the entire new release is available to buy right now from the Whimsy Stamps store along with all your Whimsy favourites.

I'm having too much fun with Whimsy Stamps new 2 Cute Ink artist Heidi Schwoerers adorable little images and punny funny sentiments!! This one is from the JUST FOR YOU set, painted up in distress inks and paired with K & Company papers and Wild Orchid Crafts flowers. I've also dipped into my Whimsy Stamps accessories and used some of that delicious Lace Tape as well as a flower charm to go with this little stinker.Thanks for stopping by!!stephanne

From today until 26 February, the Whimsy DT and our February Special Guest Designer, Louise Roache, will be showcasing these new products with a daily mini blog hop. Each mini blog hop has a new release prize hidden somewhere along the way and you have 24hrs to enter each prize draw by leaving a comment on every blog listed for that day.

At the end of release week (Wednesday 27 February) a release round-up will be posted on the Whimsy blog together with a complete list of winners from the daily mini blog hops.

To be entered into today's mini blog hop prize draw, be sure to leave a comment on ALL of the DT posts listed below by 12.00pm EST tomorrow:

If you would like to join us as our Guest Designer for our April 2013 release please go to our Guest Designer Contest page to read all about how to enter. Entries close at 12.00pm (EST) on Wednesday 27 February 2013.

For a full reveal of this month’s fabulous release, please visit the Whimsy blog.

I've used one of the images from the oh so cute JUST FOR YOU set released today for the 2 Cute Ink collection at Whimsy Stamps. I've challenged myself to do a clean and simple card and here it is!!! Fighting back those feminine inclinations to slather on the layers and add flowers, pearls and laces is a tricky situation. Even as I look at this, I want to add rhinestones and laces. But I must stay true to the challenge and let this little inchworm do the talking :)

Again, my photography is lackluster, don't let it distract from the cuteness of the stamps hehe.

Once again, I need to refer you to the Whimsy Inspirations blog for a full list of participants in our mini blog hop. I am now working a day shift (awesome!!!) so I'm not around to update lists and the like as I once was.

from the 2 Cute Ink Collection illustrated by Heidi Schwoerer and painted the image up in distress inks!! I've also used our Lace Doily Corner Die as well as some of this way too snazzy Lovely Lace tape!!!

I've posted my project early to ensure that it does, indeed, post before i head out to work this morning.Please head over to the Whimsy Inspirations Blog for the complete list of blogs to hop by today for a chance to not only look at amazing projects with amazing products, but also, to win some secret prizes!!!

Sunday, December 23, 2012

Hello and welcome to Final Day of Whimsy Stamps December Rubber & Die Release Showcase!

On Monday (17 December) Whimsy Stamps released this month's new rubber designs, Shapeology dies, Whimsy Designer Paper packs, Shape EZ templates and *new* Whimsy Prints pre-coloured toppers. From then until 23 December the Whimsy Stamps DT and Special Guests are showcasing these fabulous new goodies with a daily mini blog hop!

Each mini blog hop has a new release prize hidden somewhere along the way and you have 24hrs to enter each prize draw.

To be entered into today's mini blog hop prize draw, be sure to leave a comment on ALL of the DT's posts listed below by 12.00PM EST tomorrow. All winners will be announced here on the Whimsy blogTOMORROW!

To take a peek at today's fabulous new release creations, please click on the links below...

Remember that the entire new release is available to buy right now from the Whimsy Stamps store along with all your Whimsy favourites.

I made these tags with our new sentiement set by Raindrop Echo Designs, along with the coordinating die cuts!! This year, I'll be sending out Thank You gifts rather than Christmas ones, so these will be perfect.

Saturday, December 22, 2012

Hello and welcome to Day 6 of Whimsy Stamps December Rubber & Die Release Showcase!

On Monday (17 December) Whimsy Stamps released this month's new rubber designs, Shapeology dies, Whimsy Designer Paper packs, Shape EZ templates and *new* Whimsy Prints pre-coloured toppers. From then until 23 December the Whimsy Stamps DT and Special Guests are showcasing these fabulous new goodies with a daily mini blog hop!

Each mini blog hop has a new release prize hidden somewhere along the way and you have 24hrs to enter each prize draw.

To be entered into today's mini blog hop prize draw, be sure to leave a comment on ALL of the DT's posts listed below by 12.00PM EST tomorrow. All winners will be announced here on the Whimsy blog on 24 December.

To take a peek at today's fabulous new release creations, please click on the links below...

I used the darling Ruby designed by Sylvia Zet, she's coloured in distress inks and her outline was done in Promarker. The papers are Basic Grey. I have also used our Spell It Out letter set by Ann Vento to spell out the little ladies name who this card is for. Yes, her name is Ruby and she will be 5 on the 11th, so I know your mom won't let you online, but Happy Birthday Ruby!!!

At long last, I have a sample to share using snazzy Whimsy Card Toppers, these ones are illustrated and coloured by Crissy Armstrong.

The papers are Basic Grey and the little goodies are from my stash!! Perfect solution to that "Oh crap, Christmas is right around the corner and I simply do not have time to make everyone on my card list something!!!" problem we all face!! I feel disappointed in myself when I have to turn to Hallmark, and having such gorgeous precoloured images on hand will make card-making this season go by a little bit smoother!! I love to colour, of course, but I quite literally take HOURS to colour, so this helps out a ton!!!

Thursday, October 25, 2012

Welcome to the Whimsy Stamps October 2012 rubber stamp and die RELEASE (Holiday Collection Part 2)!

Wednesday, Whimsy Stamps released 23 fantastic new rubber stamps & stamp sets, 5 wonderful new Shapeology dies, 2 fabulous new Shape EZ templates and 2 beautiful 6x6 paper packs. These new goodies are available to buy right now from the Whimsy Stamps store along with all your Whimsy favorites.

From today until 30 October the Whimsy DT and Special Guests will be showcasing these new products with a daily mini blog hop. Each mini blog hop has a new release prize hidden somewhere along the way and you have 24hrs to enter each prize draw by leaving a comment on every blog listed for that day.

At the end of release week (Wednesday 31 October) we will post a Release Round-Up on the Whimsy blog. This will include a selection of DT work from the new release week together with a complete list of winners from the daily mini blog hops.

Finally, here is a full reveal of the wonderful October release. Don't forget to visit today's DT and leave a comment on their blog posts to be entered into the draw to win a new release stamp!